Do I need a solicitor for driving Offence?

Do I need a solicitor for driving Offence?

If you get a court summons or are charged with a drink driving related offence by the police you should seek expert legal advice from a solicitor as soon as possible. Even if you think you do not have a defence and intend to plead guilty, your solicitor will advise you on many legal aspects.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for drink driving UK?

You should speak to a solicitor for drink driving if: You intend to plead not guilty and take the case to trial. Your breath alcohol reading is relatively high (90µg/100ml of breath or more), or there are aggravating features making the case more serious. You are at risk of a prison sentence.

What is a serious motoring offence?

If you’re confused about this area, then read on. Serious motoring offences. Major motoring offences are the most serious and therefore carry the biggest consequences, such as a ban or a criminal record or even prison in severe cases.

Is a speeding fine a motoring offence?

Here we introduce some of the most common offences, along with likely implications / penalties. Speeding is the most common motoring offence and one that carries 3-6 penalty points or a driving ban.

Can you drive with 10 points?

This is doubled to 12 months if you get a second driving ban within three years, and doubled again to 2 years if there’s another disqualification within three years. Some points stay on your licence for 11 years: those for drink or drug driving, or causing death by careless driving.

What is the minimum ban for drink driving UK?

12 months
A driving disqualification imposed by the court for drink driving will be for a minimum period of 12 months in accordance with UK Government legislation.

Do all driving Offences go to court?

Some offences can only ever be heard in the Magistrates Court, such as, amongst others speeding, traffic signal offences, careless driving and drink driving. Other offences, such as dangerous driving, can be heard in the Magistrates Court or Crown Court.

How long after a motoring offence can you be charged UK?

Is there a time limit for prosecutions for traffic offences? Generally, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have 6 months from the date of the offence in which to issue proceedings, although some further time can elapse before you receive a summons.

Are driving Offences criminal Offences?

Unfortunately, the answer is yes. If you are convicted of a motoring offence by the court, you will have a criminal record. This applies to all sentences available to the court, including fines, which are imposed by the court in respect of nearly all, if not all, motoring convictions.

What’s the longest driving ban?

What are the Court guidelines / maximum driving ban?

Driving Offence	Minimum Ban	Maximum Ban
Dangerous driving*	1 year	Until extended driving test passed
Drink Driving	1 year **	3 years (repeat offenders up to 5 years)
Drink in Charge	–	12 months
Drug Driving	1 year	3 years (repeat offenders up to 5 years)